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Last update: 5 hours agoU.S.-Guyana Economic Push: U.S. Under Secretary Jacob Helberg says Washington is eyeing Guyana’s bauxite sector and wants to survey mining lands for other minerals, after talks with President Irfaan Ali on expanding bauxite output and boosting roads and “autonomous trucking” to get more product to global markets. Essequibo Watch: Helberg also said the U.S. is monitoring Venezuela’s ICJ stance closely, with diplomacy happening through “private conversations” while Venezuela maintains it won’t accept the court’s border ruling. School Dorms Fallout: Region Eight is seeking a new contractor for the Kato Secondary School dormitory after the $285M deal collapsed, with completion now estimated at about $120.7M. Flood Readiness: With a third tropical wave expected, government says drainage capacity is being ramped up—adding pumps and clearing drains—while officials warn residents to stay alert. Health Security: PAHO and CSL Seqirus have struck a deal to reserve pandemic influenza vaccine production for Latin America and the Caribbean. Cricket Buzz: Desert Vipers’ Andries Gous calls the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League the “ultimate franchise champion” test, like the Champions League.
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